Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 13, 2024

The EV transition offers many advantages, including the ability to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. At this point, there are several great options for the battery: it can be reused, repurposed, or recycled. CA Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Advisory Group report.

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Environmental Leader

MAY 25, 2021

Waste-to-energy facilities offer significant environmental protection, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and play an important complementary role in recycling efforts, according to a new City College of New York report that reviewed the most up-to-date scientific studies of the industry.

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Physics World

MARCH 10, 2022

Unfortunately, they are manufactured from fossil resources using highly energy-intensive techniques that release hazardous waste and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. kg carbon dioxide respectively per kilogram produced, gas fermentation instead is a carbon-negative process as it utilizes waste carbon products. kg and 1.85

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Unfortunately, decades of government subsidies to the fossil fuel industry have hindered efforts to reuse and recycle. They make it cheaper to produce new (or “virgin”) plastics rather than recycling plastic waste already created. By 2030, greenhouse gas emissions from plastic production are expected to reach 1.3

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Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This quote came to mind as we at Ocean Conservancy launched our latest report, Recommendations for Recycled Content: Requirements for Plastic Goods and Packaging. After all, this was not the first time that Ocean Conservancy has looked at the issue of recycled content. Our goal was to support these requirements with rigorous analysis.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 10, 2023

Cardinal Health has set greenhouse gas emissions goals, vowing to limit its Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as its baseline. The post Cardinal Health Vows to Cut Greenhouse Gases by 50% by 2030 ? appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 7, 2022

of the globe’s greenhouse gases. Patagonia is committed to organic materials and running all its operations using renewable energy. Indeed, the apparel industry is responsible for 6.7% The post Patagonia is Committed to Using Organic Materials and 100% Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

On October 4, Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley joined Joe Arthur, CEO of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank , to announce DEP is now accepting Food Recovery Infrastructure Grants to help nonprofit organizations fight hunger by reducing food waste. The deadline for applications is February 28.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

We also need to think of all these plastics as single-use, since only about 8 percent of them ever get recycled. ” Because EtO is cheap to produce, waste from fugitive emissions is not a cost issue for companies to resolve. Plastic production is increasing by 9 percent annually and there is no end in sight.

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Physics World

MAY 5, 2021

In the process, it consumes huge quantities of water, generates millions of tonnes of waste and accounts for 5–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it one of the world’s most polluting industries. The post Recycled plastic bags make sustainable fabrics appeared first on Physics World. Hydrophilic and wicking.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

In an effort to combat food waste, the Pennsylvania Resources Council is launching an initiative funded by the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh to empower individuals to EAT WELL, SAVE MONEY and WASTE LESS by implementing easy, practical, and strategic methods for preventing and reducing food waste. We must address food waste.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The facility’s owner, Emerald Energy From Waste, has quietly announced it will more than quadruple its capacity to burn garbage from households and businesses. Instead, Emerald Energy From Waste conducts its own assessment and consultations, submits its documentation, and can assume it has the green-light.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Generating and storing clean energy is a lifeline for the planet’s future; burning coal, oil, and gas fossil fuels causes 75% of greenhouse gas emissions. It is wasteful by design. More batteries are being recycled through good policy , innovation, and corporate commitment. A circular battery life cycle is possible.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 23, 2021

As part of a broader effort to create a circular economy that reduces waste and greenhouse gas emissions, the European Union will ban a host of throwaway plastic items next month and is working to create an expansive and lucrative market for recycled plastics. Read the full story from e360. Read more →

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 24, 2024

Over the past year, I have written a lot about electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, answering common questions , reviewing the European Union’s gold standard battery recycling policy , and establishing principles for strong EV recycling policy generally. Electric vehicles are the future.

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Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Puma aims to reduce its Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2025 from a 2017 baseline. It also plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions tied to its value chain for purchased goods and services by 60% by 2030, achieved primarily by focusing on the transport of goods and cutting down on its air freight by.

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Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 14, 2023

Everywhere I’ve lived, I’ve had two options for where to put my trash: a blue bin for things like newspapers, beverage bottles and other recyclables, and a not-blue bin for everything else. But the change has underscored just how much of our waste stream was previously going into landfills.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 7, 2022

of the globe’s greenhouse gases. Patagonia is committed to organic materials and running all its operations using renewable energy. Indeed, the apparel industry is responsible for 6.7% The post Patagonia is Committed to Using Organic Materials and 100% Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental Leader

AUGUST 16, 2022

In 2021, Lowe's cut its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gases by 42% over the last five years beating its goal of cutting those emissions by 40% by 2025. The post Lowe’s Cuts Greenhouse Gases by 42% Using Renewables, Energy Efficiency appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 77% in intensity within its operations during those same years, and it reached 100% renewable energy use at facilities in seven countries. Kering is on a path to cutting its CO2 emissions by 40% by 2025.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2024

“Food is the largest portion of the American waste stream by weight. Composting food scraps and yard waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions and produces a valuable resource.” pounds of waste each day, and much of this waste can be recycled in some fashion, including composting,” said Spielman.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A new report released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) shows that the state is moving toward its climate targets, although agriculture remains a large contributor of greenhouse gas emissions. The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) found that the majority of Minnesota’s agricultural emissions can be traced.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

18 EarthTalk Features Penn State Sustainability Director Lara Fowler On Decarbonizing The University [PaEN] -- Penn State Delegation In Azerbaijan For UN’s Annual Climate Meeting -- WPSU: When Will Greenhouse Gas Emissions Finally Peak? Of Environmental Professionals Host Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

billion plastics recycling plant proposed for Pennsylvania an innovative way to re-use plastics and keep them out of landfills, incinerators and waterways? Pennsylvania outcompeted other states to land what Houston-based Encina says will be the flagship for a global network of “advanced recycling” facilities.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 1, 2022

It will invest $1 billion over 20 years to meet those goals and improve its water efficiency and reduce waste. The post 3M Has Cut its Greenhouse Gases by 71% Over Two Decades. It expects to be halfway there by 2030 and 80% of the way there by 2040. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

“Food is the largest portion of the American waste stream by weight. Composting food scraps and yard waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions and produces a valuable resource.” pounds of waste each day, and much of this waste can be recycled in some fashion, including composting,” said Spielman.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 15, 2022

Since 2000, Intel Corporation has sought to be a global leader in emissions reductions, water preservation, and waste generation — or the ability to reuse or recycle waste. The post Intel: Greenhouse Gases are Falling Even as it Expands Manufacturing Capacity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 15, 2022

Since 2000, Intel Corporation has sought to be a global leader in emissions reductions, water preservation, and waste generation — or the ability to reuse or recycle waste. The post Intel: Greenhouse Gases are Falling Even as it Expands Manufacturing Capacity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

In Pittsburgh and Philadelphia last week, the PA Resources Council , PennEnvironment , other partners and local officials issued a call for updates to the Commonwealth's recycling law. Act 101, the landmark recycling law that made Pennsylvania a leader in 1988 needs multiple updates to meet the demands of today’s economy.

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Frontiers

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The building sector is the second largest sector in plastic consumption and is responsible for more than a third of energy related greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Accordingly, construction materials made from agro- industrial waste become increasingly attractive due to their lower environmental impact.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 18, 2022

We must never burn plastic waste. Burning plastic, or any waste, doesn’t get rid of it. Greenhouse gasses that cause climate change, for one thing. Greenhouse gasses that cause climate change, for one thing. Burning plastic may keep some of the waste from being buried in the ground. And here’s why: 1.

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Onya

OCTOBER 23, 2023

r PET Products This article talks about the benefits of rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) plastic products. The world has a crisis of waste caused by plastic products and packaging. rPET is a recycled form of PET plastic, commonly used for producing bottles, containers, packaging materials, and textiles.

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Steven Guilbeault has to hit the ground running if he’s going to implement a plan that allows his government to achieve its promise of zero plastic waste by 2030. . Plastic is made almost entirely from fossil fuels in a process that releases greenhouse gases — which is why plastic is being called the new coal. .

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Greenbuilding Law

AUGUST 7, 2022

As governments enact mandatory greenhouse gas emission laws and as businesses voluntarily make “net zero” pledges, we are increasingly working with organizations, first to understand and calculate their GHG emissions, then to implement strategies for efficacious yet frictionless reductions. Organic waste sent to landfills emits CH4.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 15, 2021

The world generates trillions of pounds in solid waste each year and landfills are no solution as they leak greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change. AMP Robotics thinks it can solve some of the recycling industry’s biggest challenges with an AI and machine vision-based autonomous recyclables-sorting technology.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2024

Concern: Toxic waste The landfill would receive all kinds of waste, including organic waste, blue box recycling and up to 500 tonnes of asbestos per day, much of which will be transported in from the Greater Toronto Area. However, what enters a landfill doesn’t necessarily remain there.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 19, 2022

Reduction and reuse are the keys to creating a circular economy that avoids waste and pollution and keeps products and packaging out of landfills, waste incinerators and the natural environment. . This industry-led, old-fashioned thinking does not fit with the government’s commitment to achieve Zero Plastic Waste by 2030.

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